Ed Sheeran Releases 'Sapphire' With SRK, Arijit Singh

Ed Sheeran has released his new single 'Sapphire,' now confirmed as the third track from his upcoming album 'Play,' which will be released on September 12. The track was produced with Ilya Salmanzadeh, Johnny McDaid, and Savan Kotecha and features Indian artist Arijit Singh, who provides vocals and sitar. The music video was filmed during Sheeran's tour in India and includes appearances by Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan and Singh, highlighting vibrant aspects of Indian culture. Sheeran described the project as transformative and indicative of his growing connection with Indian music. He also announced that a full Punjabi version of 'Sapphire' featuring more of Singh will be released soon. This cross-cultural release follows Sheeran's recent singles and reflects his aim to bring joy and explore global influences after a challenging period.